Question

the phrase \general good\ means the benefit of most people, not a small elite or select few. this is a form of majority rule. the colonists wanted to have a fair society that gave almost equal rights to all. this is different from other forms of government that were common at the time, which were monarchies where one leader ruled with absolute power and laws were made by rich nobles.
monarchy is rule by one person
majority rule means rule by

Explanation:

The text defines "majority rule" as a form of rule benefiting most people (not a small elite), with colonists wanting equal rights, differing from monarchies (where one leader has absolute power, laws by nobles). So majority rule is rule by the majority (most people).

Answer:

the majority (or "most people", based on the text's definition that it's for the benefit of most people, not a small elite)